Co-op Student of the Year: Thompson Rivers University

The Co-op Student of the Year Award recognizes outstanding achievement in all aspects of the Co-op student’s performance, including academic achievement, work term learning, job achievement/employer evaluation, personal statement, contribution to Co-operative education, and contribution to extra-curricular activities and the community. The award will be noted on the recipient's TRU transcript and credentials at graduation.

In addition, the TRU Co-op Student of the Year award recipient will be supported by the CEL department for the Co-operative Education and Work-Intergrated Learning Canada (CEWIL) and Association of Cooperative Education and Work-Integrated Learning BC/Yukon (ACE-WIL) Student of the Year awards nominations. Students who do not win the TRU Co-op Student of the Year Award are also welcome to apply for the CEWIL and ACE-WIL Co-op Student of the Year Awards.

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Purpose

Promote outstanding student achievement in Co-operative Education
Highlight TRU Co-op Students and Employers and recognize their contributions
Provide support and funding (via monetary award) to high-achieving students

Eligibility

Any student who has received a COM grade for one or more co-op work terms at TRU
The work term (for which the student is applying) must be completed within the following semesters: Winter 2024, Summer 2024, or Fall 2024
Past winners of the TRU Co-op Student of the Year Award are not eligible

Selection Criteria

The TRU Co-op Student of the Year Awards Committee evaluates candidates on their impact to the three main stakeholders of work-integrated learning. Each criterion carries 1/3 of the overall score, out of 90. Subsequent review within the committee of the merits of top candidates (based on initial scores) helps to determine the winner(s).

(30 pts) impact on student (self)
(30 pts) impact on institution
(30 pts) impact on partner organization

Application Guidelines and Criteria Rubric

How to Apply

Download/complete and include the following information in your application:

Application form (completed and signed)
Download Application Form
Organization/Employer Support form (fillable .pdf, completed and signed)
Download Employer Support Form
Student Biography (a maximum 150 words) to be used in TRU communications
Students’ 2-page reflection essay on how the Co-operative Education program has impacted their career, professional, academic, or personal development. See criteria doc for more information.
Rubric document
Student's resume (two [2] pages maximum)
Student's portfolio (optional, two [2] pages maximum)
Student’s current unofficial transcript

Steps:

Combine all documents into one (1) PDF file titled with the student’s surname, first name, and institution. (Example: Smith, Joanna, Thompson Rivers University.pdf)
Email the file as an attachment to careereducation@tru.ca with the email subject line “CSOTY [year] Application – last name, first name TRU Student ID”

All applications must follow the current year's application process. Incomplete or improperly prepared applications will be disqualified. To avoid this, we recommend you submit your application well before the deadline so that the TRU Co-op Student of the Year Award committee can try to alert you if something is missing.

We wish all applicants the best in their consideration for the Co-op Student of the Year Award. Any questions regarding the application requirements may be directed to the TRU Co-op Student of the Year Award committee at careereducation@tru.ca, with “CSOTY Committee – Question” as the email subject line.